Community
Black Powder Ask opinions of other hunters on new technology, gear, and the methods of blackpowder hunting.

45 Nitride Shoot - Dinger Farm

Thread Tools
 
Old 05-31-2022 | 03:22 PM
  #1  
sabotloader's Avatar
Thread Starter
Boone & Crockett
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 11,703
Likes: 0
From: Idaho
Default 45 Nitride Shoot - Dinger Farm

Got a chance today to make my way to the farm for shooting - it is not raining here today! That is somewhat of a change.

I have had this rifle out a couple of times since I got the rifle, but this trip was to be a final sight in.

I was shooting the Lehigh .458x260CF-HP sabotless. The bore in these new fast twist Knight 45's are tighter than the older Super DISC 45's and the are far better in the concentric department.

This is the bullet from the factory... .458x260





To use these bullets in the new 45 bores - I need to resize the 'drive barbs' to .451. The bullet Ogive measures right at .449



Resized and ready to go!



Back to the trip - Todays trip was to verify sight in. So I placed 5 clay birds in the upcoming Lentil at 100 yards. Then load up and start the shooting process - It was a really good day!




Last edited by sabotloader; 05-31-2022 at 03:28 PM.
sabotloader is offline  
Reply
Old 05-31-2022 | 03:36 PM
  #2  
bronko22000's Avatar
Boone & Crockett
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 12,823
Likes: 5
From: Eastern PA
Default

Glad you had a good day. I was out today also. (see my post in the traditional section). I got my Hawken barrel back from Bob Hoyt. It was a .50 cal that I had relined to .45 with a 1:20 twist. Considering this was its virgin run at the range it did fantastic. I think with a little tinkering and more shooting it will be a darn good barrel.
I just got done casting a couple hundred 350 gr .458" bullets that I'll size down to .451" and lube.
bronko22000 is offline  
Reply
Old 05-31-2022 | 05:24 PM
  #3  
sabotloader's Avatar
Thread Starter
Boone & Crockett
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 11,703
Likes: 0
From: Idaho
Default

Originally Posted by bronko22000
Glad you had a good day. I was out today also. (see my post in the traditional section). I got my Hawken barrel back from Bob Hoyt. It was a .50 cal that I had relined to .45 with a 1:20 twist. Considering this was its virgin run at the range it did fantastic. I think with a little tinkering and more shooting it will be a darn good barrel.
I just got done casting a couple hundred 350 gr .458" bullets that I'll size down to .451" and lube.
Holy cow! that re-barrel to a fast twist 45 could really a be a sweet rifle

sabotloader is offline  
Reply
Old 05-31-2022 | 07:42 PM
  #4  
Semisane's Avatar
Boone & Crockett
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 10,918
Likes: 1
From: River Ridge, LA (Suburb of New Orleans)
Default

Sabotloader, those aren't bullets - they're jewelry.
Semisane is offline  
Reply
Old 06-01-2022 | 05:58 PM
  #5  
1874sharpsshooter's Avatar
Fork Horn
 
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 381
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by Semisane
Sabotloader, those aren't bullets - they're jewelry.
yea. Make a nice necklace ... better than grizzly claws 😁
1874sharpsshooter is offline  
Reply

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.